#power-play

#power-play

A Kings power play that has looked rather lifeless so far this season had its first opportunity early in the first, which was cancelled out by a bizarre too many men penalty. The Jets thought they opened the scoring with a point-shot from Josh Morrissey, but it was called back due to goaltender interference. The Jets challenged the play, were unsuccessful, and sent the Kings to their second power play of the game.

Cowboy did a lot with the puck, skated well through the neutral zone, made plays in the offensive zone, Berube said of Cowan. It looked like him and (Tavares) read off each other well, created some scoring opportunities. Cowan has the ability to make those little plays in tight, 5-foot plays. Cowan didn't appear to be phased by the opportunity and appears poised to make the most of his chance alongside the Maple Leafs' stars.

Through five games, the 24-year-old Swede has averaged just 11:45 TOI - more than five minutes below last year's season average of 16:52. Holmstrom has recorded an assist on opening night, but has been held pointless since, and is a -4 on the season. Perhaps the most discouraging statistic for Holmstrom is his two shots on the season. While some may be worried about his inability to get pucks through towards the net this season, Patrick Roy sees no cause for concern.

Well, he is available. I just didn't want to change the lineup... The last few games have been really good. We are just going to keep the lineup the same, and that's all it is. He is an important player - we all like him and want him - but sometimes, these are the decisions a coach has to make. They are not easy for the guys who aren't playing.

He's just being Tom.

The Lightning carried much of the play in the first period, however, it was the shorthanded Panthers who opened the scoring at 11:52 when Eetu Luostarinen beat goaltender Brandon Halverson to Gustav Forsling's dump in. Luostarinen knocked the puck into the air, gloved it down and smacked it into the yawning net. Tampa Bay would even it up at 19:19 on their fourth power play of the frame.

How well do you know James Reimer, if at all? Berube: He's an NHL goalie. He's been an NHL goalie. I have never met the guy. When do you expect Reimer to join the group? Berube: Tomorrow. Does this suggest that Joseph Woll might take a little bit longer than expected to return? Berube: No, it doesn't suggest anything. It is just depth.

SAN JOSE San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini practiced with his teammates again on Tuesday after he missed time during training camp last week with what was described as an illness. Celebrini took part in power play drills early in practice, as he formed a unit with fellow forwards Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, William Eklund and defenseman Sam Dickinson. Another power play unit featured forwards Philipp Kurashev, Alexander Wennberg, Jeff Skinner, Michael Misa and defenseman Dmitry Orlov.

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